21:51
45’+4′ – End of the first half
After four minutes of injury time, the first half ended with Elfsborg leading 1-0. Bad performance so far from Roma. LIVE SCORESHEET
21:45
44′ – GOL DELL’ELFSBORG, BAIDOO SU RIGORE!
The VAR calls the referee for that touch of Baldanzi’s arm and after the review the penalty is awarded, converted by Baidoo. Elfsborg ahead 1-0. LIVE RANKING
21:42
41′ – What a save from Svilar! Elfsborg ask for a penalty
Elfsborg requests a penalty from Baldanzi, the action continues and Svilar overcomes A. Zeneli.
21:40
39′ – Roma doesn’t sting
Roma keep possession much more than Elfsborg but their ball management is sterile and inoffensive. Clear scoring opportunities have not yet arrived.
21:29
28′ – Opportunity for Shomurodov!
Chest stop and counter-ball shot, Shomurodov tries to turn a loose ball in the area towards the goal, hitting it on the fly, but the aim is wrong and the conclusion ends up high.
21:25
The Europa League standings in real time
Roma are still 0-0 at Elfsborg: watch the Europa League standings, led by Lazio, in real time. LIVE RANKING
21:19
18′ – ELFSBORG CLOSE TO GOAL
In two minutes Elfsborg came close to scoring twice: first A. Zeneli’s shot, then Henriksson’s header, in both cases Svilar was attentive and saved.
21:12
11′ – First save by Svilar
Elfsborg also tries with Baidoo, but the shot is too central and Svilar blocks without problems.
21:04
3′ – Angelino tries between the smoke bombs
The first attack comes from Roma with Angelino, his cross shot is saved. In this start the smoke bombs reduce the visibility of the field a little.
21:01
1′ – ELFSBORG-ROMA BEGINS
The match begins, first possession for Roma. LIVE SCORESHEET
20:57
Roma and Elfsborg on the pitch
Teams on the field. Roma are chasing their first victory in this Europa League, while Elfsborg wants to make up for the defeat (3-2) against AZ.
20:42
Ghisolfi’s words before Elfsborg-Roma
Ghisolfi on Sky before the race: “I think the players know how to interpret this game, which is demanding on a mental and physical level. We have many players and as they play, they will get used to it, they will do better and better on an athletic level. Zalewski? Everyone appreciates him, we are talking, we hope he can return to the team.”
20:30
Elfsborg-Roma, the data on Cristante
Bryan Cristante (25) is the midfielder who has made the most passes following a ball-and-chain movement, as well as the one who has engaged in (12) and won (7) the most aerial duels in the first round of this Europa League.
20:15
Pellegrini debut postponed
Pellegrini has not yet made his debut in this Europa League and will not start from the start this evening either. Since the 2022/23 edition, only Florian Wirtz (55) has created more chances than the Roma captain (42 of which 5 assists, less than only Wirtz himself and Amine Harit among midfielders in the period).
20:01
The official lineup of Elfsborg
ELFSBORG (3-4-3): Pettersson; Abraham, Henriksson, Yegg; Hedlund, B. Zeneli, Ouma, Hult; A. Zenely, Baldo, Red. Trainer: Hiljemark.
19:56
Roma’s official lineup
ROMA (3-4-3): Svilar; Celik, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Abdulhamid, Pisilli, Paredes, Angelino; Soulé, Shomurodov, Baldanzi. Trainer: Juric.
19:45
Elfsborg fans arrive on scooters
A few hours before the start of the match, some Elfsborg fans reach the procession outside the stadium on scooters.
